MEICA Design Engineer

Bennett and Game; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design (MEICA) Engineer to lead innovative projects within the civil engineering sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-quality designs for drainage and waste treatment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with industry standards. You'll provide technical guidance, develop design solutions, and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Join a supportive and inclusive environment that values career development and promotes best practices in engineering. If you're passionate about design and utilities, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Engineer, ideally chartered or a member of a relevant institution.
• Experience in utilities design, particularly within the UK water sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate MEICA activities for drainage and waste treatment design.
• Develop design solutions, including drawings, reports, specifications, and estimates.

Skills

Utilities Design

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Chartered Engineer or Member of IMechE/CEng/IET

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM Model Integration

Job description

Bennett and Game are proud to partner with a regional civil engineering and utilities services company operating across Yorkshire and Humberside. With strong Design & Build capabilities, our client works with private developers, local authorities, water companies, and blue-chip organisations to deliver high-quality projects while maintaining excellent client relationships. They are committed to diversity, equality, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

As a Design (MEICA) Engineer, you will join our client's integrated team, leading the design of infra and non-infra projects on the Yorkshire Water Framework from outline design through to detailed design, construction, and commissioning support.

Design (MEICA) Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Design (MEICA) Engineer Job Overview

• Lead and coordinate MEICA activities for drainage and waste treatment design, ensuring compliance with client specifications and industry standards.
• Develop design solutions, including drawings, reports, specifications, and estimates, while managing documentation and reviewing team members' work.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, oversee project planning and commercial aspects, and present projects for audit.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, technicians, and apprentices, contributing to problem-solving and design improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, promoting best practices within the team and on-site.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and stakeholders while staying up to date with industry advancements.

Design (MEICA) Engineer Job Requirements

• Qualified Engineer, ideally chartered or a member of a relevant institution (e.g., IMechE, CEng, IET).
• Experience in utilities design, particularly within the UK water sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK Water Industry standards and Sewer Sector Guidance for drainage design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with experience in BIM model integration being desirable.
• Technically competent in fundamental asset design principles, with the ability to apply manual calculation methods when software tools are unavailable.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to learning and development.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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